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Wicksburg Football Team History

Wicksburg Panthers

Wicksburg High School

1172 S. St. Hwy. 123 Newton, AL 36352
Stadium: Panther Stadium
Colors: Black & Vegas Gold
Coach: Tom Vickers

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1940 <-- 1972 <- 1973 -> 1974 --> 2024

1973 Season Highlights

Tom Vickers enters his 2nd season as Head Coach at Wicksburg.

1973 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 31	vs. Houston County	27	8	W
Fri., Sep. 7	vs. Daleville	21	0	W
Fri., Sep. 14	vs. Clayton	32	0	W
Fri., Sep. 21	@ Coffee Springs	10	6	W
Fri., Sep. 28	@ Cottondale FL	30	6	W
Sat., Oct. 6	@ Houston Academy	0	25	L
Fri., Oct. 12	@ Ariton	28	6	W
Fri., Oct. 19	vs. G.W. Long	34	14	W
Fri., Oct. 26	OPEN
Fri., Nov. 2	@ Louisville	34	0	W
Fri., Nov. 23	Cottonwood	9	7	W	Dothan

1973 Season Totals
Record	9-1
Points Scored	225
Scoring Average	22.5
Points Allowed	72
Defense Average	7.2
Opponents Record	36-53 -1
Home Record	4-0
Away Record	4-1

1973 Class 1A Rankings
Date	Week	Rank	Record	Votes	Source
10/3/1973	5	10	(5-0)		AHSAA

1973 Player Awards
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Award	Team	Source
No Wicksburg Players on File.

1973 All State Players
Player	Position	Class	Ht.	Wt.	Team	Source
No Wicksburg Players on File.

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

The first night game played between high school teams in the state occurred on September 23, 1927 when Pike Road and Cloverdale met in the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.